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impressionnant — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • astounding adjective So impressive or surprising that it leaves people stunned.
  • awesome adj Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring a sense of wonder.
  • forcible adj Done using physical force.
  • imposing adj Impressive in size, appearance, or manner; commanding respect.
  • impressive adj Causing admiration because of size, skill, quality, or achievement.

Senses

impressionnant is used for these senses in English:

  • astounding That astounds or astound.
  • awesome Causing awe or terror; inspiring wonder or excitement. [from 1590–1600.]
  • forcible Having a powerful effect; forceful, telling, strong, convincing, effective.
  • imposing Magnificent and impressive because of appearance, size, stateliness or dignity.
  • impressive Making, or tending to make, a positive impression; having power to impress.

awesome — full definition

  1. adj Extremely impressive or daunting; inspiring a sense of wonder.
  2. adj informal: Excellent; really great.

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